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On Sunday, October 16^th at approximately 2:14am, the West Des Moines Police Department responded to reports of an injured male in the 5200 block of Ashworth Road.  When officers and paramedics arrived, it was determined the male had been struck by a vehicle that was no longer at the scene.  The injured male was identified as Lonny Kirschbaum, 49, of Lucas, Iowa.  Kirschbaum was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The West Des Moines Police Traffic Unit with the assistance of West Des Moines Detectives began an immediate investigation into the incident.

Throughout the investigation, officers and detectives have located the vehicle believed to have been involved as well as a person of interest.  Currently, several portions of the case remain under active investigation with West Des Moines Police Traffic Investigators.  As the investigation continues, additional information will be released when available.

Sergeant Jason Heintz

West Des Moines Police Public Information Officer

*A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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